Everything went downhill during the last class of the day, biology. And no, nobody had cut their finger open or gotten a paper cut. It was that girl I had met during first, the one that couldn't keep her eyes off of me the entire class. The one with long dark locks straight hair that reached just below her shoulders. That one.

Edward by far has the most control after Carlisle when it comes to his bloodlust. It shouldn't have been an issue, a new student coming in that he didn't recognize. Yet the second that girl walked in I knew something was wrong. The predatory look in Edward's eyes wasn't the one I was used to.

The unfortunate bit was that none of his other siblings were there to see it, to see their family member almost lunch at this girl and tear her throat out to get to her precious blood. The only thing that stopped him was me purposefully scratching my hand so that he would notice I was hurt.

Oh, and he didn't want to talk about it when we got home. He was completely silent the entire way in the car, he wouldn't answer any of Alice's questions about how his day went.

I had to wonder though, did Alice see any of this? I had to think not, considering that she didn't come into the class to warn one of us.

The only logical explanation to all of this is that something was wrong with that girl. That beautiful, stunning looking specimen of a human. I really wish I could talk to her again, but if Edward is going to act like this around her oh, maybe it's better I stay away. I didn't want her to get hurt.

Yet I can't imagine that there's anything that could possibly be wrong with her.

It didn't get any better in the evening. Maybe even a bit worse, considering now that Carlisle is home he's trying to question his first born son about why he's acting so weird.

Keeping the secret as to what happened during biology hurts even more. I'm just lying by omission at this point, and that's no good. I'm supposed to be the one that brings things together, that's what I do and it's what I will always do, but it just feels like I'm missing a piece of this puzzle.

"Nothing happened at school, Carlisle." Edward we both know that's a bold lie, even coming from you. I don't want to have to be the one to tell

Edward looked at me and then stared back into Carlisle's loving but questioning eyes and said, "There's absolutely nothing to tell. I just..."

"You just what, Edward? You know how I feel about lying in this household, especially when it's you. If something happened during the school day you need to tell me right now so that we can figure out how to fix it." Carlisle's voice was noticeably stern, and his hand was firmly against the back of my chair. I could feel his presence right behind me where he was standing. In one move he could pull my chair out or pat my head.

If there's one person that can command an entire coven of unruly vampires, it's Carlisle. But what comes with that is the unbearable choice between discipline and letting it go. As much as Carlisle is patient, he has a hard time letting certain things go. He hates dishonesty, he'll never admit that, or he'll say that hate is the wrong word for it.

"I really don't have anything more to say say." He really was riding the line between Carlisle's fury and Carlisle sympathy. "What about this is so important anyways?"

"You know full well why this is important oh, Edward, it's a legal matter and you know it. The Volturi let us live here because they know that I will keep everyone here safe from exposing themselves to humans. As your coven leader any and all happenings must be reported back to me."

There was a long silence, the kind that makes you question what was so damning about the original thing that was said to invoke such silence from a crowd. Esme stopped washing her dishes, Alice was sitting still as in the corner with Jasper, even the noise from Rosalie and Emmett's room had gone silent.

"So absolutely nobody knows what happened at school that's making Edward so weird?" Oh God Alice it's gonna have to be me to share the news that Eddie boy over here almost killed someone in biology class, isn't it? Just my luck.

This shouldn't be shocking, I'm often out of luck.

And to think that the day started out so ordinary. Yes, we'd been almost late to class, but that's very normal for the Cullens, apparently. Classes were going splendidly until 6th period. Everyone must have already been exhauated from the sheer amount of work, then Edward almost loses it over that girl who now sits right behind us.

"Carlisle, I had Edward in fifth, he was fine there," Alice admits as tensions begin to rise. "And I didn't get any visions... nothing was wrong with Fennie physically either to make Edward this... on edge."

I could tell Alice was trying to figure out what to say next. And here I was, wanting to turn into an ostrich purely for an excuse to shove my head into some sand right now.

Nevertheless, this isn't a magical fairy tale where I can turn into anything more than a vampire. Okay, I guess. No sand head action.

"I just don't get why you're being secretive with us, your coven," Jasper whispers. "Everyone can tell you're not feeling the best, Ed, even if they don't have the ability to truly feel it like I can. I'm sure it can't be that bad. Nothing illegal, surely, or we would have heard about it already."

Edward's face soured. "It's embarrassing, okay?"

"You know what's really embarrassing-" It was stupid, but I thought if I could lay out something even worse that he would open himself up a bit to the truth, "-when I saw you guys and instantly thought about how attractive you all are. Which you could hear. It isn't as bad as that, is it?"

And unfortunately speaking meant that I've opened myself up to questioning. I never said I was the smartest person alive. Case and point.

"Darling, do you know what happened to Edward?" Jasper's southern accent broke through as he and Alice turned themselves to face me better. I let out a deep sigh.

"So you're going to make me say it, aren't you?" I asked my reluctant mate.

"You're not obligated to answer," Edward snarked. I sent him a deep glare that sent his head straight down to the table so he could stare at it awkwardly, as was appropriate for his rude comment.

All eyes on me now, okay? Okay. I can do this. I can explain completely irrational and confusing behavior I have no... okay you're rambling too much again and now it's worse because everyone is staring- can everyone like look at Edward again? That felt better.

"It happened during biology, right at the start. Edward and I had been sitting for about a minute before that new girl from first period came in. Edward just lost it all of a sudden, nearly jumped for her. I had to give myself a paper cut in order for him to calm down," I explained.

For once my luck had returned (though it never existed in the first place) and everyone stared at Edward in horror.

The Cullens pride themselves on control, Edward especially. He's put himself through Med school and tons of medical related programs and degrees - so he has to have some good control over his bloodlust. Not only that, but the Cullens had gone out hunting recently. There was no reason why Edward acted out like that today... unless there was.

"She..." Edward had to take a second to think before he explained himself, "...She was my blood singer, Carlisle. I was caught off guard. I've never smelt someone with blood so tempting. I'm sorry. I really didn't want to hurt her-"

"I'm sure you didn't, Edward," Esme said softly as she wrapped her arms around her son.

Edward looked inconsolable, ever weary about information he hadn't shared with the group. He shook his head in his hands.

"She wasn't just my blood singer. That's what-" he let out a heavy sigh before continuing, "Carlisle, I didn't think I would find two mates within a years time. How can someone be my mate and blood singer?"

By having a very unfortunate vampire for a mate, apparently.

Wait does that mean I get a new mate as well? The girl- oh I am dumber than I thought at first. Come on, Fennie, you need to get better at reading these things if you're going to be immortal.

"It gets better as you get older," Edward whispered.

Carlisle didn't make a sound for at least five minutes. They all waited for something to happen, for a kind of silent decision to be made between Edward and Carlisle.

Yet it was Esme who spoke next.

"If she's both, you won't be able to kill her, but you may accidentally turn her if you were to lose control over yourself. Edward, my son, tell me if you can still attend your high school. Is this something that is going to affect the entire family or will you and Fennie be able to figure this out by yourselves." Esme's voice is always light and airy, the perfect mix between romantic and motherly. Her eyes show that better than her voice, the way she looks at all of us. Her family.

My heartbeat raced, as did my thoughts. If Edward wanted to be with her, that was completely alright, but I'm posing as Edward's girlfriend. Unless the entire school wants to look at us weirder than they already do... It just wouldn't be possible. Plus, wouldn't she have family here in Forks? No exposure could happen, mates or not. The vampire government is pretty strict, apparently. I wouldn't want to upset any of them. In the painting those kings looked pretty stern.

Plus, Emmett and Rosalie are clearly not here to talk about this with us. Then again, they can probably hear everything from their room upstairs. Vampire hearing and all that.

"Look, the best outcome will come when you talk to the girl. We can ease her into our life. It doesn't have to happen all at once," Alice suggested. She was right, of course, as she almost always is. You can't just ignore a mate and expect for it to go away. Although, I think that's what that one werewolf or something is trying to do with me.

"Do you want Fennie to alo with her? She's new and it won't look weird." Jasper's suggestion also felt right. But that would mean I have to muster up that courage and actually make the first move. "Edward-"

"I know, Jasper, you can feel my inner turmoil. I'll see what happens tomorrow. I can't turn her in the middle of biology just because I can't keep a hold over my hunger."

It was dark outside, so perfect for winter. You couldn't see a thing with the heavy clouds rolling about in the sky. So much happened today, and so quickly that I basically missed the second half of the day.

"Come on, let's put Fennie to sleep. We can discuss this more tomorrow afternoon, Edward. If the girl is new she should be more open to friends. Make her feel safe. She should be safe with the family," Esme insisted, planting a kiss on the top of my head. "Do you want to sleep in Carlisle and I's room tonight, my darling?"

With a nod, I was whisked away.

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